Pope Francis has condemned nationalist leaders who blame migrants for their countries’ problems and themselves fostered mistrust in society by pursuing dishonest gain and xenophobic and racist policies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called yesterday for the unswerving implementation of reforms on Beijing’s terms, saying no one could boss it around, but offered no new measures in a speech marking 40 years of market liberalisation.

China’s economy should grow 6%-6.5% next year, with a boost from “moderately loose” economic policy, a researcher at the state planner said yesterday, dismissing concerns there could be a sharp slowdown.